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RIADABLZ NOVELS. —Envious Eliza. By E. Maria Albanesi. (Evelei g h Nash. 6s.)—An

entertaining story of the present day. 7,..iady Eliza, though not the sentimental heroine, is a most attractive flgure.—A Young Man Married. By Sydney C. Grier. (Hatchineon and Co. 6s.)—An exciting story of the Peniesular War. It must be confessed that the heroine, Rosita, has the most astonishing talent for getting in the way. She unfailingly appeare at every pitched battle in which her husband is engaged. .1,---The Mantle of Ishmael. By J. S. Fletcher. (Evoloigh Nash. 6s.)—A melodrama concerned with hypnotism, kidnapping, and a very up-to-date sot of pirates. It is a great contrast to Mr. Fletcher's usual work.